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Oreochromis squamipinnis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Perciformes

Genus
  
Oreochromis

Higher classification
  
Oreochromis

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Cichlidae

Scientific name
  
Oreochromis squamipinnis

Rank
  
Species

Oreochromis squamipinnis

Similar
  
Cichlid, Oreochromis, Oreochromis lidole, Oreochromis karongae, Oreochromis jipe

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Oreochromis squamipinnis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of 36 centimetres (14 in) SL. This species is important to local commercial fisheries and can also be found in the aquarium trade.

References

Oreochromis squamipinnis Wikipedia